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FAKING IT? Pilot House implements new ID scanning tool to combat fake ID use
have, the cheaper it’s going to Students considering be,” Jessica (pseudonym), a female student, said. using their fake IDs to purchase alcohol at the Why do students get fake IDs? new bar in the Pilot House Buying alcohol is the main may want to think again reason students have for before their card is scanned by the new IDVisor Z22, a mobile scanning unit that is at the top of the fake ID detection game. Nearly two-thirds of college students misrepresent themselves through the use of fake IDs, and many of them get away with it. Advances in counterfeit IDmaking technology render some fakes nearly indistinguishable from a real ID. As a result, some students become so confident in their counterfeits that they wonder why anybody would question its authenticity. “I used my fake so many times that I never felt like (the cashier) should say that there was something wrong,” Joe (pseudonym), a male junior, said. “If they ever hesitated in checking my ID, I would just give them a look like, ‘Really? Come on.’ Like it was totally legit even though it wasn’t. I totally felt like I was almost 23.” The use of fake IDs among underage students to buy alcohol is not a new concept. False ID use has been an issue since the legal drinking age in the U.S. was raised to 21 in 1984.
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I was so confident...that people just stopped asking for my ID altogether. Joe
A study published in May 2014 in Alcoholism: Experimental and Clinical Research revealed that of 1,015 students at a university, 66.1 percent used false IDs. Of 10 random students surveyed in The Commons, six of them said they have used a fake ID before. The price for a fake IDs ranges. One student said she spent $65 on a pair of two IDs, while another student said she spent around $75 on hers. Most students order their fake IDs from the internet and typically order in groups, as prices are cheaper that way. “The bigger the group you
purchasing a fake. Joe said he would actually save money by purchasing the fake. “I got a fake ID because freshman year I did not have a fake, and you always had to go through upperclassmen to get alcohol, and they always charged you more than what it actually cost,” Joe said. “It made more sense to just buy a fake ID. I would save so much more money doing it that way.” He said it was nerve-wracking to use the false ID at first, but after using it for a year and a half, he became confident in the piece of plastic. “I started to realize I was so confident toward the end that people just stopped asking for my ID altogether,” Joe said. “I’d say of the last 10 times I used my fake at the grocery store, I got carded once.” Not all students that consider buying fake IDs go through with the process. A different male junior, Jesse (pseudonym), said he considered investing in one, but decided that the cost and risk factors outweighed the benefits. “At the time I thought of getting the fake ID, it wasn’t even to buy alcohol,” Jesse said. “I wanted one so I could get into bars to see bands and live music that I wouldn’t be able to get into underage. And since it wouldn’t be long until I turned 21 anyway, the cost outweighed the benefit.”
Think twice about using your fake ID in the Pilot House With the re-opening of the Pilot House, Bon Appetit is taking steps to curb the use of fake IDs at the bar. Bon Appetit general manager Kirk Mustain said there is an age verification barcode scanner on its way that will be in place at the Pilot House bar this afternoon. The mobile ID scanning system, called the IDVisor Z22, will enable Oregon Liquor Control
Commission certified bartenders to check the validity of a license in a single scan. If an ID is in any way tampered with, damaged or false, patrons will simply be told that they cannot be served at this time. “The scanner does all 50 states,” Mustain said. “It can scan the IR code on the back, or it’ll also do a magstripe code. It’ll enable us to monitor multiple usage so there’s no ‘pass-back,’ so you couldn’t take your ID and give it to another person to get a drink.” The new system also includes an “eighty-six” feature, which Mustain said enables the bartender to flag IDs of patrons who have had issues at the bar before. “It’s just a safer way to go,” Mustain said. “We met with our local OLCC guy yesterday and talked through the process, and he encouraged us to not only do that but also to do a visual on the ID itself. It’s a big deal, we’ve got a great facility and we want to make sure we’re performing in the right manner and keeping it a safe operation for everybody, but also making sure we’re not breaking the law.” Ryan Jensen, manager of the Pilot House, said the mobile ID scanner will allow them to scan at other campus events, including Riverboat and any possible beer gardens. He said that the new scanner will allow them to cut back on the number of professional alcohol monitoring staff that are currently employed on Friday and Saturday nights. Mustain said if a student were to try to use a fake ID, the bar would handle the situation internally. “The only time Public Safety is going to get involved is if I see someone handing a drink to a minor. Everything else will be handled internally,” Mustain said. “If I need to cut someone off, I’ll have a polite discussion with them.” Public Safety and reserve Portland Police officer Sergeant Charles Brown explained that students caught using fake IDs at the Pilot House or elsewhere would face consequences consistent with the University’s code of conduct. According to the Life on the Bluff student handbook, “Entry
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The Pilot House has been employing trained staff to check IDs until the new technology is put in place. into a licensed premise that bans underage persons (e.g., a bar) by a person under the age of 21 is prohibited. Students may be subject to the University conduct process for this behavior or for possessing false identification that misrepresents age or identity.” Alex Hermanny, associate director for community standards, explained that each case is different, but said that a student caught using false identification would go through a standard student conduct process.
“As with all instances, we would address it on a case by case basis,” Hermanny said. “If it was the first time use of a fake ID, we would use a standard student conduct hearing.” Possible ramifications as outlined by the Life on the Bluff handbook for a standard student conduct hearing may include alcohol or drug education, community service hours or a restriction of certain privileges.
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Leadership to change at University of Portland
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Students create BEYOND the bluff institutional change at Mizzou By Clare Duffy THE BEACON
By Clare Duffy THE BEACON University president Fr. Mark Poorman announced in an email to staff yesterday that Laurie Kelley, Vice President for University Relations, has accepted a position with Providence Foundations. She will be working as President and Chief Development Officer, leading philanthropic programs for Providence’s 10 foundations throughout Oregon. Fr. Gerry Olinger has been appointed to move into Kelley’s role, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Fr. John Donato, who currently works as Associate Vice President for Student Development, will be taking over Olinger’s position. “I am personally grateful for the contributions of all three of these individuals to our University community, and excited for what the future will bring for each as they transition into their new roles,” Poorman said in the email. Kelley has worked at the university for the past nine years. She served as Director of Marketing and Communications prior to her current position, to which she was promoted in Feb. 2014. “Working at UP has been one of the highlights of my life. Truly. I have loved every one of the nine years I have been here
and will miss this wonderful community very much,” Kelley said in an email. “I’m proud of the work that my team has accomplished and thank them all for their outstanding contributions. I thank Fr. Mark for his leadership and friendship and know that UP will continue to Rise (pun intended) throughout his presidency.” Poorman echoed her influence on the university community and wished her well in her future with Providence, “a valued University and community partner.” Olinger has been on The Bluff since 2009, working first as Executive Assistant to the President and, most recently, as Vice President for Student Affairs. It is not clear yet who will move into the Associate Vice President for Student Development position. Both Olinger and Donato hold positions on campus beyond administration, including as pastoral residents in Schoenfeldt and Fields halls, respectively. “I am very much excited and humbled for this opportunity,” Olinger said. “I think this will ground our work for telling our story as a university.”
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A student movement calling out University of Missouri system leadership for negligence of racism on campus spurred administrative change at the MU this week. UM System president, Tim Wolfe, resigned Monday amid increasing pressure and racial tensions. Later that day, University of MissouriColumbia chancellor R. Bowen Loftin stepped down and, effective Jan. 1, will become director for research facility development. Tension on MU’s campus had been brewing since the beginning of the semester, if not longer. Student body president Payton Head, who is black, had racial slurs yelled at him from the back of a pickup truck in September, and began a dialogue on Facebook about bigotry, anti-gay and anti-transgender attitudes on campus. More recently, a Legion of Black Collegians meeting was interrupted by a drunk white male who used a racial slur when asked to leave, and a swastika was drawn in feces on the wall of a dormitory bathroom. In an interview with CNN’s
Anderson Cooper, graduate student Jonathan Butler described feeling unsafe and excluded since beginning his undergraduate education at MU in 2008. With the goal of ousting Wolfe, Butler began a hunger strike on Nov. 2 that lasted eight days. Butler told Cooper that he was prepared to die for the cause. “A lot of people know how corrupt the system is and they thought I was going to die from the day I made my announcement… (I took) precautions in terms of updating my living will,” Butler said. “This wasn’t an easy decision to make, but for the three weeks prior to the hunger strike, I really took some time with consulting my spiritual leaders...Knowing that I am truly committed to this change, that’s what I really set my heart on doing.” Butler’s hunger strike came several weeks after student group Concerned Student 1950 — named for the first year African-American students were admitted to the university — issued a list of demands to MU including, “Wolfe’s removal from office and a more comprehensive racial awareness and inclusion
curriculum overseen by minority students and faculty,” as reported by CNN. Concerned Student 1950 staged several protests on campus over the course of the semester, including a walkout in support of Butler. The movement gained significant momentum when about 30 black members of MU’s football team declared a strike Sunday night, calling for Wolfe’s removal. These players were soon backed by other members of the team, both black and white, as well as head coach Gary Pinkel. The strike added a financial element to the tensions by creating the possibility of forfeiting the Tigers’ Nov. 14 game against BYU, which would have cost Missouri $1 million dollars. Head said that the resignations were necessary to the growth of MU, the state of Missouri and the nation as a whole. “This is not only a UM system issue, it’s a national issue that we need to address as a whole,” Head said. Contact news editor Clare Duffy at duffy17@up.edu. Twitter: @claresduff
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CRIME LOG Nov. 6, 1:52 p.m. Officers took a report of a bike theft occuring outside of Waldshmidt Hall. The bike had its chain lock cut and was unregistered with Public Safety. The individual was advised to report the theft to Portland Police.
ON CAMPUS Mirror, Mirror
State of Campus Address
Wednesday, Nov. 18 to Sunday Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Mago Hunt. Treem’s Mirror Mirror is a brooding and fanciful comedy deeply inspired by the classical tale of Snow White. Set in a far-off kingdom teeming with dangerous magic, ten teenagers experience love, loss, and betrayal all in one weekend.
Monday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. on the quiet side of The Commons. ASUP President Kahlid Osman will be giving his State of Campus address. This will be the first time the address has ever been open to all students.
Elyse Fenton
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Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Pilot House. Fenton is the author of the poetry collections, Clamor, winner of the 2010 Dylan Thomas Prize, and Sweet Insurgent (forthcoming 2017), winner of the Alice Fay di Castagnola Prize from the Poetry Society of America.
Synod on the Family Forum Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Shiley 301. Many complex issues are being addressed by the Synod, including the status of divorced and remarried Catholics and that of homosexual members of the Church; artificial birth control in married life and issues of economic justice and immigration.
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Student touts outdoor safety after biking acident By Alina Rosenkranz THE BEACON
On Halloween, senior Peter Luciano found himself in the perfect set-up for a horror movie. After crashing on his mountain bike, Luciano was injured and alone in the woods. Luciano hit his leg against cinderblock while mountain biking in Sandy Ridge near Mt. Hood and slipped into a turn that he was taking too fast. Despite wetter conditions, his mountain bike was still equipped with summer tires. “When I first hit my head, I was like, ‘Thank God I’m wearing a helmet,’” Luciano said. “And then my leg hurt and I looked down at my leg, and it’s dented. It was just a wide open spot.” He hiked about one mile back to his car and drove himself 40 miles to the hospital. Despite being concerned about a possible concussion, he had no injuries aside from a gash on his leg that required stitches. While Luciano’s injuries were minor in comparison to what could have happened, he is now encouraging other students to consider outdoor safety more carefully. “If you’re gonna push the
boundaries a little bit, you’ve got to make sure that you are with your friends, (that) you’re well prepared,” Luciano said. One hundred and twentytwo people have died on Mt. Hood since 1883 from a variety of accidents, including skiing and hiking according to a report from The Oregonian. Fourty three of these fatalities have occurred in the last 15 years. Nathan Hingley, director of Outdoor Pursuits, explained that preparation is the most important aspect of outdoor safety. He suggests looking at the weather forecast, bringing a map, wearing an appropriate amount of layers, bringing water and food and planning your route and the time it will take thoughtfully. This applies to mountain biking, hiking, skiing, climbing or any other outdoor activity. At Outdoor Pursuits, students can rent supplies to help them be fully prepared like backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, backpacking stoves, sleeping mats, pot sets and snowshoes. Equipment rental fees vary. “Each semester we also offer an ‘intro trip,’ which focuses on backcountry skills, such as
Fake IDs: Pilot House implements new ID scanning tool Continued from page 1 At the state level, misrepresentation of age is a class C misdemeanor in Oregon, which Brown said is a low-level crime. Using a fake ID is not identity theft, which is a class C felony, a much more serious offense. Although it is not a huge crime, Brown said it is always best to be honest when dealing with matters at the university level. “You [students] sign a student conduct code and it’s always best just to be truthful,” Brown said. Brown said if a student were caught using a fake at an offcampus bar, they likely would not be arrested, though they may have their license suspended. “A lot times the bar will just take the ID and send you on your
way,” Brown said. “If it became a state charge where you do have your license suspended, then you
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Contact Staff Writer Cheyenne Schoen at schoen17@up.edu. may lose your driving privileges.”
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how to pack a backpack, how to set up a tent, how to use the cookers,” Hingley said. Sprained or twisted ankles are the most common injury Hingley sees in his job, often caused by wearing the wrong footwear while hiking. He also pointed out that for sports like skiing, it’s crucial to know your limits. In case of an injury, Hingley suggests taking a moment to assess the situation in order to make rational decisions. “Just that (moment to) stop and think and evaluate where you’re at, so that (everything) calms down,” Hingley said. “Let that adrenaline just go through the body a little bit. Just take that second to see where you’re at.” Several resources beyond The Bluff provide safety information that can be crucial to successful adventuring. Portland Mountain Rescue lists conditions reports as well as emergency contact information. Next Adventure is an outdoor store in Portland that also provides information about outdoor safety on their website and blog and also has supplies for rent. Contact Staff Writer Alina Rosenkranz at rosenkra17@up.edu. Twitter: @RosenkranzAlina
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Peter Luciano promotes comprehensive outdoor safety. Luciano hiked a mile out of the Sandy Ridge wilderness after crashing on his mountain bike two weeks ago.
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International Education Week celebrates cultures across campus Nov. 16-20
UP’s international Education Week recognizes and celebrates the multiplicity of cultures on The Bluff. Next week, various clubs and organizations including International Club, French Club, MEChA and German Culture Club will host events and lead activities open to all students as a part of IEW. The Beacon has compiled a calendar of all the events throughout the week and what each club will be doing:
ALL WEEK EVENTS
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
International Cuisine
Snacks around the world
Sushi Workshop
Bauccio Commons featuring international cuisine for lunch and dinner.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | International student center: try international snacks.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Terrace Room: Learn to make sushi.
Photo Contest Use #UPIEW & #IEW2015 during IEW for a chance to win $25
Riverdance
Purchase discounted tickets for $15 through the Performing & Fine Arts department to see this Irish tradition at 1 p.m. on Nov. 22.
MONDAY
Lantern Festival
Storyteller Ed Edmo
7 to 8 p.m. | St. Mary’s Lounge: celebrate Native American heritage with traditional stories and fry bread.
Pillars of Immigration 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Mago Hunt Recital Hall: Panel discussion to debunk the myths of immigration and create an understanding of the impact of immigration policies.
Bite for a Buck
Saudi National Day 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Check Facebook for location
Women’s Basketball vs Oregon State 7 p.m. | Chiles Center: recognition of international student athletes and international music.
4 to 6 p.m. | Quiet side of The Commons: Islander cuisine cook off! Students will pay $1 per cuisine and vote for their favorite food.
WEDNESDAY Faculty Panel
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4 to 6 p.m. | Terrace Room: What does international education mean at University of Portland? Hear from professor Barbara Brabandm Mike Pelley, James Gallagher and Blair Woodward and Eduardo Conteras.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | The Bell Tower: Enjoy German food and make lanterns around a fire pit to celebrate the German and Austrian St. Martin’s Day festival.
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Cheese Tasting
6:30 p.m. | Buckley Center 207: Try a variety of French cheeses!
FRIDAY Filipino Heritage Night
6 to 9 p.m. | Terrace Room: Join FASA and PCHARP for a time to celebrate and learn about Filipino culture, history and cuisine.
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SATURDAY Riverdance 1 p.m. | Off Campus: Traditional Irish dance, music and song. Tickets on sale for $15 at the Performing and Fine Arts department office.
Past International Education Week festivities have included dance, art and musical performances from across the world.
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By Alana Laanui THE BEACON It’s a Thursday night and you’ve just gotten out of class. You’re hungry and want to grab some dinner with your friends. So what do you do? Text them, obviously. With every new app release the number of things you can potentially do on your phone gets bigger, but the development of more forms of nonverbal communication has meant that for many people, picking up the phone and calling someone has become a thing of the past. Many students on campus rely on texting as a primary source of communication, reflecting a nationwide trend: A 2014 Gallup poll reported that 68 percent of 18-to 29-year-olds said they texted “a lot” the day before. This phenomenon has led to the prevalence of “phone phobia,” which occurs when people try to avoid phone calls or are hesitant to make those calls. They may see a call coming in and purposely screen it, or resort to using virtual platforms as their primary mode of communication. Communicating via text, emails and social media can be preferable for some students because it allows them to hand-craft what they are going to say, whereas talking on the phone can be unpredictable. Brittnee Yee, a sophomore mechanical engineering major,
is in this camp. “I prefer texting because I can avoid awkward situations,” Yee said. “You can text almost anywhere and get a direct response.” Peter Rachor, the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, has noted the change in the communication patterns of students and fears that it means they are losing out on potential opportunities. “(Phone phobia) affects students’ ability to connect to all the resources that may be available to them,” Rachor said. Phones still play a key role in communication today, especially in business. In a fast-paced environment, being comfortable talking on the phone is still a highly valued skill and can facilitate networking and making essential connections. “Quite a lot of business contacts still take place over the phone,” Rachor said “Many times you will have a (professional) relationship with people you will never meet.” However, being comfortable on the phone is not just a skill for business majors. Max Kalchthaler is a career and program adviser at UP, and stresses that having good phone skills can be beneficial to everyone regardless of major, especially for students looking for a job. “Being able to work in a
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professional environment where you are able to use the phone sets you apart from other candidates who would need additional support,” Kalchthaler said. Kalchthaler said he believes that the phone is a fluid medium, which is some cases, can be more efficient than email. Communication over the phone allows you to expand your conversation, whereas email or texting is tailored for static conversations. Flowing conversation is the heart of the Telephone Outreach Program (TOP). The program connects students with alumni, parents and other friends of the University and encourages them to donate to the University of Portland Fund. Junior business major Michael Shively works as a TOP caller on campus. “Basically you help people reminisce and talk about their favorite parts of UP,” Shively said. “And if they (donate) at the end that’s a separate thing. Our main job is to build connections.” Aspiring TOP employees have to do a phone interview to get the job, so they must be somewhat comfortable on the phone to begin with, though over time their communication skills improve even more. Junior math major Sarah Aker has been working as a TOP caller since her freshman year, and said that she has come a long way since then.
‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl’
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The reliance on nonverbal communication has made many dread talking on the phone. “I used to talk really fast, but now I am better at talking (at a more normal pace),” Aker said. “Just being on the phone a lot for work is good practice.” When overcoming the fear of getting on the phone remember: Practice makes perfect. Instead of sending an email to the registrar’s office, call them. The next time you make plans with your friends, try to avoid texting. The Career Center is also a great resource where you can practice a mock phone interview without feeling the pressure of making mistakes. It’s also important to
movie review
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It is clear from the first frame of “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” why it won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. The story, of a boy who makes friends with a girl who is dying of leukemia, isn’t remarkable. In fact, there has a been a whole spate of recent films surrounding this same premise, including the recent hit “The Fault in Our Stars,” which Earl is often compared to. However, what separates Earl from the rest of these films, and many teenage films of recent years, are the characters. Greg is self-loathing, deeply invested in old films and not fitting in. His one friend is Earl, who helps him recreate parodies of classic and often obscure films, such as Peeping Tom and the Lady Vanishes.
Under his mom’s request, Greg befriends Rachel, who is diagnosed with late-stage leukemia. Throughout the film, Greg softens under the influence of Rachel, who is the sole watcher of the parody films Greg cares so deeply about.
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The film works because director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon is willing to take risks. It is clear from the references to old films and distinctive characters that this is a passion project...
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The film works because director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon is willing to take risks. It is clear from the references to old films and the distinctive
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characters that this is a passion project of the young director, which is largely why the film is such a success. The film also draws from a distinctive stylized version of a neighborhood in Pittsburgh surrounded by industry. The success of the film and what has polarized many is the main character Greg. The film is largely told through his viewpoint, and Greg is hardly cinema’s most likeable character. He is a selfish, brooding teenager, who is easily agitated by Earl and his family. Much of the criticism of this film comes from the belief that the rest of the characters are not nearly as fleshed out as Greg and are flat stereotypes. However, Greg remains fundamental to the film.
Ultimately, the film is about the world through Greg’s eyes, and his growth during his friendship with Rachel. Like other coming of age films, Greg becomes a much more mature and empathetic character toward the end of the film. Disliking the film due to Greg’s characterization is an easy task, but undercuts the importance of the “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.” “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” is a film worth watching, and easily one the best films about the teenage experience to come out in the last 10 years.
Contact Staff Writer Luke Loranger at loranger18@up.edu. Twitter: @Loranger18
remember that there is always a living, breathing person on the other line. When you pick up the phone, whoever’s on the other end isn’t trying to get you to mess up — in most cases, they just want to talk. “It’s the same as a normal conversation,” Shively said. “Just be a nice (person) in your everyday life, learn how to engage with people, and phone skills will be easy.” So the next time that unknown number calls, don’t be afraid to pick up — it’s for your own good. Contact Staff Writer Alana Laanui at laanui18@up.edu.
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Winter is coming Are you prepared?
Now that Halloween’s over and colder weather is moving in, some overly-excited people have begun blasting Christmas music, while others, bundled in scarves and hats, grumble “winter’s coming.” Whether this is your first Pacific Northwest winter, or you’ve lived here all your life, here are some tips to make the best of the season. Melissa Aguilar • THE BEACON Design by Hannah Baade • THE BEACON
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Dashing through the snow
Wanna be warmin’ something let the sun in
warm up your car outside
By opening the shades on your south-facing windows during the day, the sunlight will naturally heat your home. Close them again at night to reduce chill.
know your thermostat
Getting your vehicle nice and toasty and defrosting the windows should not be done while your car is parked in an enclosed space, like a garage. Even if you have the garage door open, carbon monoxide may still not be able to escape, according to RadioIowa.
make sure everything is running smoothly That means checking your headlights are working, testing your car’s battery, your tires are properly inflated and making sure your car has enough anti-freeze. Keeping your tank at least half-full will help avoid gas-line freeze up.
If you’re out of the house or asleep, turn your thermostat back 10 to 15 degrees. By doing this for eight hours every day, you could save up to 10 percent on heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. They have a podcast that can help you figure out how best to program your equipment.
got air leaks? While it might seem expensive to pay to keep drafts out, it’s an investment that will pay off in the long run. Test to see where the air leaks are coming from by holding up a tissue near the window. If it flutters, that’s where the draft is coming from. Draft snakes are a great idea, or if you are able, get window caulking or install weatherstripping.
add moisture create an emergency kit Compile a pack of the essentials to always keep in your car, things like an ice scraper and brush, blankets, flashlights, matches, some snacks and a portable radio.
Moist air holds heat better and actually feels warmer than the dry air that’s often found inside. To amend this issue, a humidifier might be in order. For a more aesthetic approach, an array of houseplants could help maintain moisture as well.
use that ceiling fan Using a fan during the winter seems counterintuitive, but setting it to run clockwise helps push hot air back down. When the weather gets toasty again, set it back to counter-clockwise to push the hot air up again.
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LONG RANGE FORECAST Nov 15-19
Heavy rain
Always opt for a bunch of thinner layers rather than one bulky, huge layer. If you start warming up, you can simply take off one layer, plus you’ll look pretty stylish.
Nov 20-22
Sunny, cool
avoid cotton
When cotton gets wet, it tends to soak up the water and not dry out for a while. If you’re planning on being outside on a rainy day, Portland Parks and Recreation recommends synthetic fabrics or wool for your outer layers. They will keep you warm even if they get wet and will dry a lot faster than cotton.
invest in a good rain coat
Using an umbrella is like using a selfie stick around these parts. If you’re going to make it through at least four winters here, keeping dry without looking like a lost tourist is essential. While shopping, keep in mind that water-resistant clothing will not entirely repel water, but rather, delay it. They should be fine for light showers or highly aerobic activities. If you’re more active or are in more extreme weather conditions, REI recommends waterproof garments.
get galoshes
Nothing will make you feel more cold and miserable than having wet feet. With a good pair of rainboots, you can splash through the puddles rather than running to dodge them all. Make sure you also have a good pair of socks on — too tight and they’ll restrict blood flow, too thin, and they could cause blisters.
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Rain, some heavy, turning mild Parker Shoaff • THE BEACON
According to Farmer’s Almanac, this winter will be colder and rainier than usual, and we’ll also get more snow. November and December will be the the stormiest months of the season, with snowy periods in December around finals week, and in early January and late February.
Dec 1-5
Periods of rain, cool Dec 6-9
Rainy, mild Dec 10-11
Sunny, cool
Dec 12-18
A mix of rain, snow, sun and cold
The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami
Free copies of The Moor’s Account available November 19 in the Clark Library. One Book Together is a campus-wide common reading program aimed at bringing students, faculty, and staff together. Optional book discussions will be facilitated by Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., and Brian Doyle in early 2016. Laila Lalami will be on campus February 15, 2016, as a guest of the University’s Schoenfeldt Visiting Writers Series. The Moor’s Account is also available online at barnesandnoble.com
About the Book
This novel of historical fiction brings us the imagined memoirs of the first black explorer of America, Estebanico, a Moroccan slave whose testimony was left out of the official record. ReadUP is sponsored by the Provost’s Office, Garaventa Center, Clark Library, Student Affairs, Residence Life, and University Relations.
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faith & fellowship Opening church doors can be one of the most significant parts of attending liturgy, though Valerie Vasiliki Smith I did not Junior learn how important this action was until reflecting upon a compelling childhood experience. As a child, I was always told that God was omnipresent, but I wanted to test this statement to see if I could hide from God. I had associated God with the presence of light and attempted to find places within my home which lacked light. I decided to enter a small storage room and upon closing the door behind me, I was met with darkness and a startling feeling of guilt. My fear within isolation began to intensify until I blindly reached for the door and hurriedly stepped back into the lighted exterior. In my childish effort I felt that I had fractured my relationship with God, yet I
Opening the door to understanding God’s image
had experienced a valuable lesson: Never close the door to God. When we are tempted to hide in the shadows or fail to recognize the light within our lives, we impatiently blame God for feeling lost and spiritually shattered in the darkness. However, God does not close doors; closing doors is a choice that we make. The GOA’s publication “Repentance and Confession” reveals how prayer changes our discourse away from darkness and influences us toward the wholeness of God’s image. This is because reorientation or “metanoia” is the gateway to oneself, to one’s fellow man, and to heaven. It leads inwards, but it also leads outwards by leading inwards.” This idea continues by focusing on the need to learn from our challenges in order to realize that the light which exists beyond the door is always within reach because it is the same light that resides within ourselves. Once opening the door, this light is intensified and guides us out of darkness, though we must continually
seek guidance through prayer. By doing so, we remain intrepid to the lure of repeatedly becoming lost in the distress of obscurity. In his book “Understanding the Greek Orthodox Church,” Demetrios J. Constantelos stresses the constant need for guidance because “modern man is lost in confusion and uncertainty.... He has been invited to appropriate the attributes of the God-man, Christ, so that he may be transformed into the Christ icon, or image.” Often our responsiveness to God is similar to the formation of a mosaic, as seen in the Hagia Sophia Deesis Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator. Though the icon is missing several mosaic fragments, the omnipotent Christ is still clearly recognized and readily welcomes the viewer. Prayer allows new aspects of our perception of God to complete an increasingly vivid image before us because we are responding back to God’s welcome. In this process, we enter into the all-sovereign light of Christ Pantocrator and
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The image of “Christ Pantocrator” in the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul, Turkey, depicts Christ as the almighty judge of humanity. leave behind the constraints of darkness. When opening the door to proceed into church, we simultaneously accept the invitation to become part of God’s image by opening up ourselves into a unifying spiritual dialogue. Through prayer, we can continually let
the pieces of our understanding come into place and keep the door open to God.
Valerie Vasikili Smith is a junior nursing major. She can be contacted at smithv17@up.edu.
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Ratboys w/Bedroom Sons Nov. 9th - 7 p.m. - Shipstad Hall
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Lydia Laythe Opinion Editor layth16@up.edu
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FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Our voices are powerful
Being mentally ill “enough”
On Nov. 3, Jonathan Butler, a 25-year-old University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) grad student, began his hunger strike after a swastika painted with human feces appeared on a residence hall. Other students started protesting across Mizzou’s campus claiming that University administrators were not responding to racial hate crimes against black students, like the student body president being called a racial slur on campus. The football team also joined the fight, planning to boycott games until the University president resigned. On Nov. 9 Mizzou’s president announced his resignation and the chancellor stepped down. And while the conflict at Mizzou’s campus continues with death threats and racial tensions, what’s become evident is the power of the student voice.
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Students often have more power than they realize. Students often have a hand in changing ineffective systems or in perpetuating the status quo. We, as students, have a responsibility to ourselves — to confront inequity and inhumanity in our community.
Many people suggest that the only reason administrative changes occurred was because Mizzou would lose $1 million if they forfeited the football game. Yes, money carries a strong influence, and the football players who started the boycott used their public image and the financial power athletics holds at their university to affect change.
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UP has this same studentfueled energy backed by the institution’s reliance on student tuition for financial stability. In the past, students have capitalized on this reliance in order to create positive difference in our community. UP students started Redefine Purple Pride and marched on campus in 2013 to demand the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the University’s nondiscrimination policy. And on Sept. 27, 2013, the Board of Regents agreed to include sexual orientation. Just last year, over 150 students attended a “Let’s Talk” event, which started dialogues around mental health. This led to the creation
of the Active Minds at UP group, which remains a prominent voice on campus, writing weekly opinion submissions to The Beacon and planning campus-wide events. Active Minds members utilize the power of their voices by sharing their stories and fighting against the stigma surrounding mental health issues. All students have this power. All students have the power to challenge institutional injustices and affect change. College is a place for expanding awareness, deepening understanding, encouraging critical analysis and fostering thoughtful reflection.
College campuses across the United States have become incubators for important discussions about race, gender, sexuality, identity and discrimination. Students have become the catalysts for these important discussions. But students can only become powerful catalysts if they recognize the power they hold. Students often hold more power than they realize. Students often have a hand in changing the status quo and ineffective systems. We, as students, have a responsibility to ourselves — and to our fellow students — to confront inequity and inhumanity in our community.
Commons for this year’s State of the Campus Address. Last year, this speech was given solely to the Senate. This year I want to ensure that the all students are able to hear all of the great things we’ve been doing on campus since our election last March. A large part of our mission with this year’s Executive Board and Senate is transparency.
Thus far, we’ve continually emphasized active engagement and involvement with the UP community. As part of this mission, I would like to give this address in a public space with the support of all my fellow peers. Come find out what was done with the Major Project Fund, how the new buildings have affected the overall campus and what our
goals are going forward. I truly hope to see you there! Sincerely, Khalid Osman, ASUP President
Open letter to the UP community
Khalid Osman Senior, ASUP President
Dear colleagues, I would like to invite you to join me on Monday, Nov. 16, at 4:30 p.m. on the quiet side of the Bauccio
Khalid Osman is ASUP president and a senior civil engineering major. He can be reached osman16@up.edu.
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Defining mental illness seems relatively easy: When something’s not right in your head. We’re quick to think of mental Hope Dorman Senior illness with clear examples like suicidal thoughts or the homeless person downtown who is talking to themselves. Of course, these are very real. But of course, like many things in life, mental illness doesn’t have black and white definitions. This gray area can cause problems when people use words like “I’m depressed” to mean they are sad or “I have anxiety” when they might just be nervous for a test. While these feelings are also totally valid, the vocabulary used can be harmful. It reduces the strength of the word, so people who suffer from clinical depression or anxiety might not be taken seriously. However, on the flipside, using strong vocabulary for legitimate but not critical problems might dissuade people who need help from getting it, because they don’t see themselves as mentally ill “enough.”
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I’d really urge people to think strongly whenever there is a recurring issue in their life, and to reach out for help. Sometimes guidance from friends or family isn’t enough, and in that case there are plenty of resources on this campus for problems both big and small.
Hope Dorman Senior
I personally experienced this last school year when I needed to see a therapist for help with body image issues. I had started using a calorie counting app to help me manage my portion sizes, and while it helped for about a month, I became obsessed with it and made
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Enough: Student reflects on mental health Continued from page 9 it become a core part of my being. I went from being happy that I was eating healthier to seeing numbers of calories as I painstakingly measured cottage cheese and feeling guilty for having hot chocolate. I knew I wasn’t anorexic or bulimic, so I thought I was fine. But about six months after downloading the app, I realized I was spending way too much of my time thinking about my body and food, and all of these feelings were negative. I realized I needed help, started working with a therapist in the Health Center and made good progress on how I felt about myself. Luckily, I was able to identify the point in which I needed help. Others are not so
lucky. I think a large part of this is because with the recent discussion of mental health issues, some of the examples are on the extreme end. However, there is a large gray area where smaller issues turn into bigger issues, and these are totally valid. It can be hard to make the decision to talk about problems because it’s not easy admitting to yourself that you even have a problem. I’d really urge people to think strongly whenever there is a recurring issue in their life, and to reach out for help. Sometimes guidance from friends or family isn’t enough, and in that case there are plenty of resources on this campus for problems both big and small. If you’re not sure
how serious the issue is, start with one of the staff members on campus and they will point you in the right direction. Don’t worry about feeling like you need to have a label or a certain set of symptoms to “qualify” for getting help. By taking steps to solve smaller problems, it may help prevent a situation from escalating into a major problem. We all struggle. Let’s struggle together. Hope Dorman is a senior English major and can be reached at dorman16@up.edu. Hope is a member of Active Minds, a group on campus dedicated to educating our community about mental health and demonstrating that people are not alone in their mental health struggles.
Mental health resources: UP Health and Counseling Center: 503-943-7134 Multnomah Mental Health Crisis Line: 503-988-4888 Active Minds: activemindsup@gmail.com or facebook.com/ activemindsatup
Letter to the Editor: Critique of Planned Parenthood editorial By Ron Wasowski Dear Beacon Editorial Board, Thank you for addressing the difficult and complex abortion issue. Thanks especially for calling us “pro-life” because the choice we advocate is life for the unborn child. As a Holy Cross priest, I am in my 18th year teaching science at the University of Portland. I believe in approaching all life situations in the same way. First, determine all the relevant facts. Second, clearly state your value system. Third, use impeccable logic to join facts and values.
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Pregnancy resource centers are available for those who choose life. Resources like Rachel’s Vineyard help begin a psychologically and spiritually sound healing process for those who chose abortion.
Ron Wasowski Environmental Studies Professor
Unfortunately, one “fact” in your essay is both incorrect and incomplete: It is incorrect because Planned Parenthood’s forensic analysis of the Center for Medical Progress videos acknowledged that they were edited only for length but not for content; incomplete because Planned Parenthood’s leadership apologized only
for the tone but not the content of what their people said about selling organs and body parts of aborted babies. Another omission is that a very substantial percentage of Planned Parenthood revenue comes from abortions. Thanks also for the two personal testimonies, especially that of Jenna’s friend whose three days of excruciating pain and two months of emotional turmoil do not tell the whole story. I’ve served eight times on Rachel’s Vineyard retreats for women (and men!) suffering severe trauma due to abortion experiences. I’ve cried with well over 100 people while absorbing their personal testimonies. Some have endured debilitating addictions and destructive behaviors for more than 50 years! Pregnancy resource centers are available for those who choose life. Resources like Rachel’s Vineyard help begin a psychologically and spiritually sound healing process for those who chose abortion. If you are considering abortion, please choose life for your child. Real alternatives are available. Just ask!
Fr. Ron Wasowski, C.S.C. is an associate professor of Environmental Studies and can be reached at wasowski@ up.edu.
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FACES ON THE BLUFF Parker Shoaff • THE BEACON
How often do you wash your sheets?
Janie Higgins Senior Communication Studies Major
Joe Mahan Senior Communication Studies Major
Stephanie Rowan Freshman History Major
KJ Okayama Sophomore Business Major
Lloyd Filbert Sophomore Civil Engineering Major
“Once every week and a half.”
“Every two weeks.”
“Every two weeks.”
“Twice a semester.”
“Criminally low.”
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Body image: Focus shouldn’t be on athletes’ looks Continued from page 12
Anna Farello • Distance Runner
Coach Ian Solof said. “But I think by and large it is an individual issue.” Solof said that having one person on the team with an eating disorder can rub off on other teammates to create a negative body image culture. Currently, Solof said that the team is in a good place with body image and he tries to have his team focus on “training right and training smart.”
‘Why do we have to wear that?’ For some female athletes, uniforms trigger body issues. In volleyball, women wear a skintight shirt and short spandex, a far more revealing uniform than their male counterparts, who wear nearly knee length shorts.
Anne Luijten • Distance Runner
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The whole idea of volleyball being sexualized, it never really struck me. It’s just a requirement. I mean I’d rather wear running shorts or basketball shorts, but it’s part of the uniform.”
Maddie Mandon Sophomore
“You’re basically naked,” sophomore volleyball player Maddie Mandon said. “You’re not wearing clothes.” The NCAA does not require volleyball players to wear spandex. The rulebook states that, “Playing uniform consists Lindsay Tompkins • Distance Runner of jersey plus shorts/briefs, pants or culottes.” Still, it has become the norm, leaving little to the imagination. “I’ve worn spandex since I was 12, and the whole idea of volleyball being sexualized, it never really struck me,” Mandon said. “It’s just a requirement. I mean I’d rather wear running shorts or basketball shorts, but it’s part of the uniform.” Revealing uniforms can lead to body dissatisfaction. Sara Zaragoza • Center According to the NCAA, “a study in volleyball found not only that revealing uniforms contributed to decreased body esteem but also distracted players and negatively affected sport performance.” Liger’s uniform distracts her and she is constantly tugging her spandex down during games and practice. “It is weird if you think about it,” Liger said. “Like, why do we need to wear that? My jersey is so tight…there is no extra room. Maybe more Maddy Mandon • Outside Hitter people would play the sport Emily Liger • Outside Hitter if we didn’t have to wear All photos by Hannah Baade• The Beacon spandex.”
Liger isn’t the only one that notices. And with the addition of beach volleyball to the university’s sport roster next semester, the issue may become more prevalent. In the coverage of the 2012 Olympics, London mayor Boris Johnson wrote that the reason that beach volleyball is so popular are the “seminaked women” and compared the athletes to “glistening wet otters.” While UP athletes will not wear bikinis, Liger says they might as well. “The NCAA uniform is tanks and spandex but we
Warriors WILL be champions again
the court, where her height is an advantage, but off the court it draws negative attention. Zaragoza says that people will often joke with her, “How tall are you? Like 6’9”?” The joke isn’t funny. She’s heard it before. Ashley Gray, said that she has the opposite problem. At 6’1”, she is undersized for playing center, but once she realized she was no longer the biggest or the strongest, she embraced her size and role on the court. “It was just a matter of being stronger than the girls that are taller,” Gray said. “Because
Female athletes are more than twice as likely to develop disordered eating than the average woman. National Eating Disorder Association
might as well play in a bikini because it’s so tight,” Liger said. For coach Nellie Coleman, who played on Team USA in 2008-2013, the focus shouldn’t be on the way athletes’ bodies look, but the amazing things they can do. Coleman, then Nellie Spicer, was featured in ESPN’s 2012 “Bodies We Want” feature, an appearance she’s proud of because the section celebrates male and female athletes of all different shapes and builds. “I looked at old issues and I think they do a really good job and the message to show all these young athletes that you can have any type of body, it doesn’t matter, you can still reach the USA national team, you can go to the Olympics... everyone is different,” Coleman said.
‘How tall are you? Like 6’9”?’ It’s easy to spot the basketball players on campus. While this attention may be perceived positively, the female players are often uncomfortably aware that they stand a head taller than everyone else. Sophomore Sara Zaragoza is 6’4” which, as a center, is perfect. Off the basketball court though, she says it is not ideal. “If you are tall, that’s good,” Zaragoza said. “But you have other problems outside of basketball. For me, it is so hard to find clothes. I have a size thirteen shoe in men. It is really hard.” Zaragoza loves wearing high heels, but doesn’t. She said she’s afraid of what people will think. She has confidence on
if you have the physicality on them, it doesn’t matter.” Head basketball coach, Cheryl Sorenson, says height is something she considers when she is looking at recruiting players because “long, lean players” are more versatile. But height is not the reason she will rule out a player. “I think that is certainly something we look at,” Sorenson said. “Body type and then what are they going to be because we are looking at them as 15, 16-year-olds, what are they going to look like when they are 20 or 21?”
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We try to just instill confidence no matter what their height or shape is.
Cheryl Sorenson Women’s basketball head doach
Sorenson said that in the past she has even looked at players’ parents to get a better idea of their size and shape. Being 5’11” herself, Sorenson understands the stigma that can accompany being a tall woman and attempts to address it with her players by instilling confidence in her players’ height. She tells them height is a “blessing.” “What I try to do is instill confidence so that hopefully when they graduate here, they are still tall, beautiful, confident women that are taking things on in the workplace,” Sorenson said. Her message to her team might benefit all female athletes. “We try to just instill confidence no matter what their height or shape is.” Contact Sports Editor Malika Andrews at andrewsm17@up.edu. Twitter: @malika_andrews
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Men’s Soccer vs. St. Mary’s
Women’s Basketball
Volleyball
The Pilots face No. 12 BYU tomorrow at 7 p.m. and No. 23 San Diego on Saturday at noon at home.
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Portland opens their regular season campaign tomorrow against the Oregon Institute of Technology at 7 p.m. in Chiles Center.
The tennis team will compete in the USA/ ITA National Intercollegiate Championships today.
Portland finishes their season against St. Mary’s in the Bay Area on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Men’s Basketball Oregon Institute of Technology
The Pilots open their regular season against Willamette on Saturday at 5 p.m. in Chiles. The Pilots travel to the NCAA West Regional tomorrow. Time TBA.
Women’s Tennis
Guest commentary Sports writer Ben Arthur wrote that the defending champion Golden State Warriors Sal Aversa Junior, Communication Studies won’t be champions again this year. I am writing this piece to argue they WILL repeat as NBA champions. It’s easy to say that they will win because of Stephen Curry, but this team is much more than just the reigning MVP. Through nine games this year, Curry averaged 31.9 points per game, the highest average in the NBA, and is on pace to shatter his previous record of 286 three’s made. The Warriors are 9-0 to start the year. Their strongest victory came on Halloween when they defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-69, or 50 points. With the Splash Brothers (Curry and Klay Thompson) lighting up the offensive, players like Draymond Green and Andrew Bogut, if he can stay healthy, will lead this team to be a defensive powerhouse. The Western Conference is full of high caliber teams, like the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers. It isn’t going to be as easy. but the Warriors still have a great chance to repeat. They have proven that they can perform under pressure against tough opponents. While teams like the Thunder improved with the return of Kevin Durant, and the Spurs improved in the offseason by signing Lamarcus Aldridge, they are the the only undefeated team in the NBA and do not look like they’re slowing down. Mr. Arthur brought up valid arguments about how the Western Conference is stronger, the Warriors could be an even better team than they were last season. Plus, if winning the West means that they have to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals again, then bring it on. The Warriors’ defensive excellence, a deep bench, and incredible team chemistry, the Warriors will repeat as NBA champs.
SCOREBOARD Volleyball
Portland recorded a historical five set win over Pepperdine last Saturday. This is the first win the Pilots have had in Malibu since 1994.
Men’s Basketball Portland recorded an 85-78 exhibition game win over Concordia-Irvine last Saturday.
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Malika Andrews Sports Editor andrewsm17@up.edu
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UP female athletes confront body image standards By Malika Andrews THE BEACON Be skinny, but not too skinny. Be able to fill out your spandex, but don’t have thick thighs. Be muscular, but — careful — if you’re too muscular, you will look like a man. Be tall, but not taller than the boys. Many women and girls struggle with body image issues, and athletes are no exception. They feel the pressure to walk the line between what it means to live up to beauty ideals that society promotes and being strong for their sport. The struggle is manifested in a variety of ways. For UP cross country runner Jane (a pseudonym), the pressure of being thin became so intense, she took time off of school to regain control. Women’s basketball player Sarah Zaragoza gave up high heels because with them on, she was “too tall” to be feminine. For volleyball players Emily Liger and Maddie Mandon, the spandex they are required to wear makes them feel exposed. It’s a cycle of perfection and body obsession coupled with high self-expectations and desire for perfection. Qualities of successful
athletes often mirror symptoms of eating disorders: perfection, control and self-criticism. In fact, female athletes are almost two times more likely than the average woman to develop disordered eating and issues surrounding body image, according to the National Eating Disorders Association.
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It was horrible. I would eat because I can’t starve myself but if I ate one more calorie a day than I should, I would go for a walk... it was so scary.
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Female athletes at UP report not only struggling with weight, but also hypersexualization of their sport and the notion that there is always something they could be doing better. Some have gone to the extremes of stuffing their bras with iPhones to make them pass weight checks, while others are self-conscious of how their bodies look in the revealing uniforms they are required to wear.
‘Some girls would just disappear…’ “(In cross-country) being good overrides being healthy,” Jane said. At least that was her
perception. And being good meant being thin. Jane would allow herself to consume 1,500 calories every day for a year, during which she ran seven miles a week as a competitive collegiate athlete. Her disordered eating began when she was running for a large state university and was required to weigh herself three times a week. “It was horrible,” Jane said. “I would eat because I can’t starve myself but if I ate one more calorie a day than I should, I would go for a walk… it was so scary.” When her parents realized the problem, they pulled her out of school. She remained home for a year and a half before she transferred to UP and was healthy enough to return to school and cross country. It wasn’t like Jane had a secret. Quite the opposite. She fell into a norm for many cross country runners. It’s a sportwide unspoken rule: Thinner is better. If losing a few pounds is good, losing a lot of weight must be excellent. Performance is the most important thing. “If you go to the trainer and you are a little bit underweight they aren’t going to be like, ‘You have an eating disorder,’ and kick you off the team
because if you are the best runner, you are the best runner,” Jane said. According to assistant athletic trainer Amy Carrol, trainers at UP are not specifically trained to deal with eating disorders. When those symptoms are noticed, the athletic staff outsources to the Health Center and in necessary cases, treatment centers outside the university. Runner Anna Farello said part of the problem is that the runners whom lots of athletes look up to are all skinny, some of them unhealthily so. “They are all professionals, thin and super fast,” Farello said. “It’s hard to ignore that.” “They all have really low body fat,” runner Lindsay Tompkins added. Being thin works, to a point. But at some point, being thin is counterproductive and the body begins to deteriorate. Coach Bradford Scott, the director of athletic performance, weighs all the athletes as part of his program, but works hard to avoid making it the emphasis. “With weight, it shouldn’t matter what the scale says,” Scott said. “Our whole goal is performance. So if we are tracking body weight, like let’s say a team weighs in
consistently, it’s more or less are they performing to their capabilities? It has nothing to do with taking a body fat image and saying, ‘Here’s your ideal.’” Senior cross country runner Anne Luijten said the culture surrounding body image has improved since her freshman year, where she saw girls starving themselves to fit their body image ideals. “When I came in, there was a really weird atmosphere on the team because we had like four or five too skinny runners who were all on varsity,” Luijten said. “Then, some girls would just disappear from training all together…It wasn’t like, ‘This person isn’t running anymore because they need to gain weight.’ They just disappeared from training and then some point they appeared again.” The team later found out that these athletes could not participate because they were unhealthily thin, but it was not something the team discussed. It is not exclusively a University of Portland runners’ issue. “I think it is an issue in our sport to an extent and our team is not immune from that,”
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